Relax and Enjoy: 5 Best Beaches of Algarve

The south of Portugal is probably the most visited part of the country, and the beaches of Algarve, stretching for over 170 kilometers, are surprisingly diverse.

The busiest places with well-developed infrastructure and good conditions for swimming are situated between Lagos and Albufeira. However, these destinations also provide the most incredible panoramas of Portugal – yellow rocks and mysterious caves surrounded by the ocean.

Faro is the capital of the region, and its unique ecosystem is famous for amazingly beautiful lagoons and little islands scattered all over the coast. Calm and authentic Tavira offers continuous stripe of white sand and greatly suites for relaxing under the sun.

But in case you’re searching for the wildest places of Algarve, you need to go to the neighborhood of Sagres – although swimming is not very comfortable there, but it’s a real paradise for surfers and adventure seekers.

So, what place do you prefer? Check out 5 most impressive beaches of Algarve in order to make the right choice!

 

Praia Nova

Praia Nova is a narrow long cape crowned with Nossa Senhora da Rocha fort. The fort serves as the boundary between Praia da Senhora da Rocha and Praia Nova.

Praia Nova is very extensive, but not well-equipped and not controlled by rescuers. Therefore, it’s much wilder and calmer. The narrow strip of sand stretches for 300 meters, and in its center yellow-red rocks formed several levels.

To get to the beach, you will need to go down the cobbled and steep path. Another way to access Praia Nova is a tunnel in the rock connecting the beach with Praia da Senhora da Rocha.

Address: Vila Nossa Senhora da Rocha 140, Lagoa

Coordinates: 37.096063, -8.388619

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Praia da Marinha

Praia da Marinha is among hundred world’s best beaches, and it’s situated 6 kilometers south-east of Lagoa.

There are no cities or villages around it, but the beach features excellent infrastructure – there’s a parking, a restaurant, toilets, rental of beach equipment, rescue point and good opportunities for diving.

Praia da Marinha is not very long, but together with the neighboring Malhada do Baraço, Praia do Pau, Buraco, and Praia do Barranquinho the sand strip stretches for almost a kilometer.

Thanks to a heavily eroded coastal line and scattered in the water islet-cliffs, Praia da Marinha is one of the most ‘photogenic’ places of the Algarve. Also, there are good conditions for snorkeling, swimming, and hiking.

Address: 8400 Lagoa

Coordinates: 37.089821, -8.412717

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Praia de Benagil

If you compare the coastline of Carvoeiro with architecture, then Praia de Benagil is an incredible masterpiece of the Renaissance. In addition to a convenient entrance, parking, restaurant and rental facilities for recreation, the beach features the amazing surrounding landscapes.

Gorgeous caves are the major reason of popularity of Praia de Benagil. Through the huge stone arches you can see the ocean and the sunlight, which is fantastically beautiful.

Generally, Praia de Benagil is small, but very convenient for swimming, but in summer it’s often crowded. Rental of kayaks and boats is available.

Address: CM1154, 8400 Lagoa

Coordinates: 37.087213, -8.425878

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Praia de Vele Centianes

Praia de Vale Centianes is a medium-sized calm beach equipped with a rescue point, cafes, rental boats, and features rich seabed, which is especially good for the fans of diving.

The sandy beach is surrounded by steep cliffs, but access to the beach is convenient. Moreover, there’s a large parking. At low tide, you can explore a small cave situated in the western part of the beach. Interesting surroundings make Praia de Valle Sentianes an ideal spot for walks.

Address: Rua do Jardim das Palmeiras, Lagoa

Coordinates: 37.091403, -8.455862

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Praia da Ingrina

Praia da Ingrina is a very convenient beach, more popular among divers than surfers.  However, it offers comfortable swimming.

The beach is a 70-meters long strip of sand situated in a sheltered bay, one side of which is formed by a huge, eroded limestone platform, and the other is a high toothed rock. The vast area of underwater rocks with rich marine life provided the beach with the glory of an amazing diving spot.

The beach overlooks the plain opened to the north winds, but it’s protected from the west, so in the calm weather there are ideal conditions for enjoying the sun and the sea.

The main services on the beach include cafes, toilets, rentals and the presence of rescuers. You can get to Praia da Ingrina by asphalt road, from Raposeira.

Address: Parque Natural de Sudoaste Alentejano a Costa Vicentena, Raposeira

Coordinates: 37.046674, -8.879375

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So, Algarve is an excellent spot to relax on the beach. It provides more than 300 sunny days a year, very clean water, stunning scenery and fresh breezes.

Algarve’s coast is full of beautiful beaches, but in case you like any of the above-mentioned ones, you can easily reach it by using a rental car at Faro Airport.

Keep in mind that the coast of Algarve is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Respectively, the water temperature is not always comfortable for swimming. The warmest water in July and August is up to +20…+22C degrees.

5 Mood Stabilizing Smoothies

Mood Swing

Mood swing is one of the common problems. Today life is very busy, and a common man hasn’t enough time to take care much of himself. One of the most common issues most people face is model swing. One of the main reason of mood swing is reducing energy level in human body. There are also some other factors which cause mood swings such as alcohol and drug usage. Unhealthy lifestyle gradually reduces energy level, and people feel depressed. This effects in their nervous system and such person can’t face any stressful situation in daily life.

There are a lot of drugs and medications are used nowadays which temporary boost immune and energy level of mood swing patient and he feel energetic. But drugs has more disadvantages, and side effects and any person can’t take these medicines on a regular basis. One major side effect of such drug is sleep disorder and fluctuation in blood sugar. We are going to tell you some recipes which will help any person to use these smoothies if he finds mood swing. These are all natural products, and there is no side effect even taken on regular basis

 

Earl Grey Kiwi Smoothie

Earl Grey Tea is known as a mood stabilizer in the UK from centuries. People use it for digestion purposes also. KIWI has vitamin C which gives the smoothie a strong taste. Mint refresh mind.  This smoothie is an immune boosting and low-calorie effects.

 

Ingredients

  • collard greens = 1.5 oz
  • Chopped pear =1
  • Peeled kiwis =2
  • stemmed sprigs mint = 3
  • Earl Grey tea =1 tablespoon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ice

Preparation

Make everything in Blender. Run the blender for few minutes. The Delicious smoothie is available for serving.

Banana Nectarine Chard

Nectarine is a perfect Antioxidant defense agent as well as its alkaline and fiber properties make it valuable for digestion and keep the mood fresh. Chia seeds have high fiber and can use as weight loss supplement also. It’s Omega 3 which add mode lifting effect in the smoothie.

Ingredients

 

  • Swiss Chard chopped = 1 cup
  • Strawberry = 1 cup
  • Chia Seeds= 1 tablespoon
  • Pitted Nectarine = 1 cup
  • ice = 1 cup
  • water= 1 cup

Preparation

Make everything in Blender. Run the blender for few minutes. The Delicious smoothie is available for serving.

 

Banana cocoa smoothie

It is known as an anti-depression smoothie. Chocolate is a depression relief agent and mood stabilizer. Cocoa is originated from Maya civilization. The major function of Cocoa is to stimulate nerve system and feel relaxed. So, it is much easier to blend a Banana Cocoa Smoothie whenever any person feels depression.  Cocoa is also rich in Zinc, Iron, and Calcium which provide a boost in creative activities. It has neurochemical phenylethylamine element which causes help to relief in depression and mood swing.

Ingredients

  • unsweetened Milk = 1 cup
  • Vanilla Extract = 1 tablespoon
  • banana = 1
  • Cocoa Powder = 1 tablespoon
  • Dark Chocolate = 1 Oz
  • Grinded Almond = 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Make everything in Blender. Run the blender for few minutes. The Delicious smoothie is available for serving.

 

Berry: Make me happy smoothie

New research has revealed that berries have similar chemical effect which found in mood stabilizing drugs. This study has increased the consumption of blueberries in the United States in few months. Valproic acid is used in medicines for a mood swing. It also helps migraines. Latest studies have identified it in Berries in fine form.  Blueberries have Vitamin K which may help in muscle relaxing. So, this smoothie can also use in Labor pain.

Ingredients

  • Coconut milk (unsweetened)= 1 cup
  • Frozen blackberries or blueberries =1 cup
  • Almond butter = 1 Tablespoon
  • Spinach chopped = ½ cup
  • Fresh cream =1 Tablespoon

Preparation

Make everything in Blender. Run the blender for few minutes. The Delicious smoothie is available for serving.

 

 

 

Kratom Smoothie

Kratom has widely used the herb in the east for centuries and originated from Thai Land and Indonesia. Kratom has mood stable effect. There are many types of Kratom available in the market with different characteristics. So, choose

Ingredients:

  • strawberries =1 cup
  • Milk = 1 cup
  • kratom powder = 2 or 3 grams
  • orange juice = 1/4 cup

Preparation

Combine the strawberries, milk, and orange juice into the cup. Then pour the kratom powder on top. Don’t put the kratom in first or it will get stuck to the bottom of the cup.

Blend all on the highest speed for few minutes and drink.

 

Trending Wedding Ideas This 2017

Weddings, essentially, are ceremonies that celebrate the union of two people: the bride and groom. They usually hold a reception to thank those who attended the wedding and to commemorate the fact that they are now united for a long time; services and food are done by groups that offer wedding catering, and the theme and handling of the wedding is done by planners that are experts in the field of parties and celebrations.

If you don’t want to get a planner and you want to handle the wedding yourself, here’s a list of trending ideas of the year to help you with the theme of the wedding:

1. Greenery

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Are you both nature lovers? If yes, then you’re going to have the perfect wedding with this theme! Imagine yourself having the wedding outdoors where the grass is green and the surroundings are embroidered by trees that add to the aesthetic value of the overall celebration. Have wooden chairs be decorated with hanging plants, women have the choice to wear flower crowns instead of plain headbands, instead of having the bride hold a bouquet of flowers, let her hold green plants that will go perfectly well with her all white dress, and tables and lights are also decorated by hanging plants. This will surely be a “match made in nature”!

2. Fairy Tale

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Treat your soon-to-be wife to a wedding that’s inspired by the fairy tales that she loved as a child; have every decoration be white with yellow hanging lights to give a feeling of wonder and elegance. Let your “princess” wear an all white dress that is embroidered by flowers that make her look like she came from a fairy tale world; riddle the middle of the aisle with petals of white roses and ler walk on it to let her feel she’s walking on the clouds. With this theme you’ll both live happily ever after.

3. Boho

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Photo Courtesy: greenweddingshoes.com

Do you want to have a chill but still fashionable wedding? Then you should try this boho inspired theme for your wedding. If you’re wondering what boho is, it’s a mixture of both bohemian and hippie influences. The wedding will be outdoor so that it highlights the hippie influence of boho while the bohemian side will come from the decorations and details of the wedding; and, as a plus, if you both don’t like the traditional cake, you can have a stack of donuts instead!

4. Neutral

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Photo Courtesy:goodiescatering.com

If you’re looking for that classy and sophisticated look but you also don’t want to look outdated, then you should try a neutral themed wedding; it is both timely and timeless, it will always be a great idea for a wedding theme no matter how many years have passed. If you’re going to go for a neutral themed party then get ready to be blown away by the sophistication it adds to the overall aesthetic of the wedding AND reception.

5. Watercolor

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Phot Courtesy: greenweddingshoes.com

Is color what you’re looking for in a party? Try this one! The watercolor themed wedding is a wedding riddled with vivid colors that make the place look alive; from the invitations to the flowers and candles, everything has colors that pop out but doesn’t also clash, pair it with metallic utensils and you’ll have a beautiful wedding that will be remembered for days to come!

Most Inspirational People in History

History has introduced you to a collection of exceptional people from the most unexpected of backgrounds. International schools in Manila show the best coverage of the history of these people. These people are the epitome of living life to the fullest, no matter what odds they faced they continue to strive for what they believe in and work in that direction. If you’re looking for a role model you are in the right page because the following people will inspire you to get the best out of you.

Ludwig Van Beethoven

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Beethoven is a name that any musician is familiar with or have come across. Known for his classical and romantic compositions, Beethoven was born into a musically inclined family that developed his interests in the art. But as he grew older his hearing deteriorated until he was completely deaf. This challenge never stopped him from writing the most beautiful symphonies you could ever hear.

Nick Vujivic

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Photo Courtesy: opiwiki.com

Born with a rare condition called Tetra-amelia syndrome, which is when you are born without all four of your limbs. As you can imagine it is hard for a child to live this way as it is, add on to that how society can be cruel at times. This all equals a childhood that is no walk in the park. He overcame all this and started his own NGO called ‘Life Without Limbs’. He then went on to graduate with a degree in Accounting and Financial Planning, became a motivational speaker and was an author of multiple books all about life, hope and overcoming disabilities.

Randy Pausch

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Randy Pausch was a professor of computer science and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was given 3 months to live, but by God’s grace live much longer than that. Before dying 2 years after his diagnosis he gave a lecture titled: “The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”

This lecture was centered about his journey of checking off his list of childhood dreams and accomplishing them all. This was a lecture that gained popularity in YouTube. He also co-authored the book called “The Last Lecture” that gives off the same feel and message.

Stephen Hawking

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Photo Courtesy: thefamouspeople.com

Stephen Hawking is a known cosmologist, renowned for his work on black holes and gravitational singularities. Another thing he is known for is his condition called motor neuron disease, which basically paralyzes his arms, legs and voice. Even with this disability his numerous theories prove that he is one of the brightest minds to ever grace this earth. You can experience his brilliance displayed in a book he authored “A Brief History of Time.”

Jessica Cox

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Jessica Cox was born with no arms yet this disability never stopped her from living a normal life. She graduated with a major in Psychology and is still able to write, drive a car or brush her hair just like anyone else would. She can also dance and has a black belt in taekwondo. What she does which not everyone can do is fly a plane, not only that she is also the first pilot to have no arms. Her whole life is a story worth telling and says that no disability can stop you from having a normal life.

The people on this list are examples of people that face their own personal challenges yet are still able to not just live regular lives but be excellent at it. You now have no excuse not to grab each opportunity and live life to the fullest.

Some people are contaminating Uber for destroying their lifestyle

Uber, the most popular ride-hailing service connects travelers and riders with the help of the mobile application. Rather than calling a taxi, many people are progressively designating to call the service of Uber. Now, it has over 8 million active users and has crossed about 1 billion trips across the globe.  At a daily basis, Uber assist the progress of 1 million rides. Uber was basically founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp which is made available over 40 countries.

As of now, the company accounts over $ 60 billion. Not long ago, the authority of Uber service has been questioned by large groups and governments. The on-demand ride-hailing service runs on both the iOS and Android applications. Once you made a registration in the app as an Uber traveler, the app relates you with the riders in a particular area. Such drivers are using their own vehicle to trip you on your desired location with a fixed cost with respect to Uber’s pricing algorithm.

Inside the Uber application, people can see a lot of instruction about the specified drive including the rating and type of vehicle they ride sooner you accept a ride. With this app, the user can input their terminal and it will give you honest evaluation once the user confirms the ride. The trip ends when you arrive at your stop. The application will be based on data location; you can make sure that you have reached at the end of your fare.

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Above all, the user can leave the car. No amount is replaced, and then both traveler and the driver rate each other. Rating depends on a scale ranging from 1 to 5. This helps to make sure responsibility through across the Uber’s platform for both of them. When the appeal is high, drivers are most probably expected to pay a huge amount for a single drive. The Uber service has now brought in the idea of pulling apart fairs, where you can divide the fair of an Uber ride with other customers.

Booking for the Uber application as a driver is genuine and can be done within few seconds. To register as a rider is a bit more complicated and needs you to fill assured demands. The drivers of Uber are likely to be males with only 15 % of Uber drivers are females. These drivers are likely to be younger than the average US. They also tend to be younger than the average U.S. statistic with the best part being between 30 and 39 years old.

Nearly, 51% of Uber drivers work for about 15 hours a week or less than that. In that only, 19% of the drivers are working in as a full time. Since Uber has all the facilities it is considered as a source of part-time income for most of the drivers. Either it is used as an alternative for taxi’s or for additional income; we have no doubt to say that Uber is here to visit.

A French man protests Uber for devastating his marriage

The Frenchman reveals that there was an error with the Uber application which made his wife to find his affair, which provoked her to separate him. For this great offense, the Frenchman charges Uber for about 45 million Euros assuming that a bug in the application made his wife to find out him affair, which eventually made her file for separation.

He says that the application posted notification of his pick-up and drop-off locations, along with times of travel, to his wife’s mobile stated French Newspaper Le Figaro. But he explains that he had logged into his wife’s mobile once before but says after while he logged out, so the notifications must have stopped.

The notifications made a clear statement that his wife’s doubt that he was having an affair. Soon after, she appealed him to give divorce. When approached by Le Figaro, an Uber spokesperson counters, Uber does not openly comment on personal cases, including the case of separation accounting between the companions.

Le Figaro was able to gratify the error by logging in and then out of an Uber account on a smartphone. Eventually, the phone was still acquiring notifications for the Uber account which had been logged out. It’s uncertain why the app come unstuck but Le Figaro conveys that it may be due to an issue with iPhone iOS software lower than December 2015.

Android users and iPhone users with latest versions of iOS are likely to be safe from the bug, but it’s not yet known how many of Uber’s monthly users have known this issue. Digital clue has become popular in most of the split up marriage cases as automation and social media are combined in our daily lives. Suspicious husbands and wives are less dependent on physical evidence to prove affairs and better outfitted to do their own observation.

Connecticut divorce lawyer, Debbie Grover, just a while ago illustrates this breakthrough of evidence to the CT Law Review. Thirty-five years ago it consists of found love letters, accidental contraceptive in briefcases, and private investigator keeps an eye on the partner. But today private detectives are mostly gone and computer techs are the new phenomenon.

Even if the French man has any chance of leading his case against Uber is much arduous to conclude, but there is a feasibility that his wife won’t be able to use his ride-share mistake as evidence in their divorce cases, as digital evidence is not always authorized as criteria of a spouse’s affair in France.

Uber has 40 Million active users worldwide

The service of uber is still continuing to grow larger which has more than 40 million monthly active users across the globe. The co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick say on Wednesday at Vanity Fair’s new creation of summit in San Francisco. During the previous month, the firm spends amidst $1.5 billion and $2 billion to drivers, after taking a rent from fares. Uber drivers spend $50 on an average of the service each month.

At present Uber is constantly working in more than 500 cities throughout the world offering a range of services including drives in black cars. It even offers a low-cost drive service, and a meal delivery service, among others. One of the increasing ride options is UberPool, the company’s short-distance carpooling service it is being announced two years ago. But now, the ride makes about 20% of all Uber rides throughout the world.

 

Uber said that UberPool rides last for more than half of all drivers in some cities, and in China, it was working over 20 million trips per month. Kalanick also repeats the importance of driverless cars to Uber. Because making public last year it is initiated to develop self-driving car technology, Uber has counterfeit several participation, which also includes Volvo and it currently acquired Otto, which is the startup for developing self-driving trucks.

Kalanick also makes clear that while Uber is working on driverless cars, the company doesn’t expect to move toward buying all their cars one day, which are right away being used to take passengers and make transportation. He added that members of these groups could take many forms.

Author Bio:-

Anand Rajendran is CEO and Co-Founder of Zoplay, best PHP scripts Development Company located in India. Zoplay is a part of Casperon Technologies a leading social and mobile development company. I’m a Tech geek Digital marketing expert, Entrepreneur, and Atheist who loves to write everything about PHP Scripts and mobile application development. Cabily  is a clone of Uber, which developed by the tech gigs of his company.

Most Impressive Island Resorts Of Mediterranean

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Whether you are looking for some well-deserved peace and quiet on the beach, want to explore your surroundings and be active or are looking forward to immersing yourself in culture and history, Mediterranean islands are a perfect destination for you to visit. Over 200 islands in this geographical region offer amazing architecture, local gastronomy, rich historical heritage, unspoiled nature, dreamy beaches and a great number of sunny days every year. It’s a perfect mix for adventurers and families alike. Here we will introduce you to few of the most beautiful island resorts on the coasts of Mediterranean.

Santorini in Greece

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With its romantic sunsets and layered architecture, Santorini is a world-renowned destination situated in the Aegean Sea. Once a site of a volcanic eruption, this unique island remains to this day a submerged volcano. The caldera is surrounded by a number of small picturesque villages filled with white-washed houses and hidden churches, all built in traditional architectural style of the island. As expected, when visiting Santorini climb the volcano is something that should be experienced, as it is such a unique experience. But if that sounds too adventurous you can still enjoy the hot springs or just relax on a black sand beach with a cocktail in your hand.

Majorca in Spain

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Majorca is a dynamic and energetic island situated in Spain, famous for a number of different music festivals, relaxing beach bars and secluded bays. Enjoy a visit to one of the numerous wineries and taste the local cuisine in many high-end restaurants. Palma de Mallorca is the main city of the island and certainly not to be missed as it is the cultural and urban center of the region. While there, pay a visit the memorable old town, see the impressive Palma Cathedral and explore museums. Also if shopping is something that sounds interesting, local markets and the malls will have you satisfied.

Capri in Italy

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Vibrant colors and incredible views are the trademarks of Capri, a charismatic Italian island known for its natural beauty and mysterious caves. On Capri you can experience the true Italian lifestyle by drinking a spritz on the Piazzetta and visiting many small hidden restaurants that are almost always open. Taking a boat trip around the famous natural scenery of the island is almost a mandatory activity here. And while doing so, be sure to stop at the Blue Grotto, a world famous sea cave known for incredible ambiance and unique illumination. This incredible cave is filled with crystal clear azure water and presents an activity you cannot find anywhere else.

Malta in Malta

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Filled with an incredible number of historic and architectural treasures, Malta is a grand museum of over 7000 years of history. It’s a perfect place for an active outdoor holiday and exploration. This luxury destination offers a variety of experiences such as diving, biking and rock-climbing. Taking a walk along the coast will lead you to Valletta fortifications on the edge of the city. This imposing complex of defensive walls and towers was built and actively upgraded for about 1000 years. On your list of “to do” activities on Malta should be a visit to the War Museum and Lascaris War Rooms as well. Both of these host a significant number of expos on the history of Malta. And for the end, finish your exploration by enjoying the boat tour of Grand Harbour.

Brac in Croatia

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This self-sustainable island, situated in Dalmatian region of Croatia, offers incredible unspoiled nature and picturesque views. As one of the most popular Mediterranean islands, Brac is most famous for its Zlatni Rat beach. This unique natural chameleon is special because the beach itself changes shape and color due to changes in the wind and currents. Croatia is known for the exquisite cuisine, and Brac does not fall behind. Restaurants are rich with tasty sea food and plethora of high quality wines coming from local vineyards. Be sure to rent a bike or just hike to Vidova Gora, the highest peak of the island which offers magnificent view of the whole island. Or if that sounds too much, just relax by visiting Bol – a town full of history, churches and stories to hear at the local market. Via local yachtcharter tours you can reach some of the famous secluded beaches of Brac, and enjoy in the Adriatic Sea and its surrounding nature.

Sugar Substitute for Diabetics

Everybody loves desserts. The sweet and tingling sensation after every bite of your favorite chocolate cake or a sip from your favorite caramel drink will make you wanting for more. For this reason, some people acquire diabetes because they do not know how to control themselves in consuming these delectable sweet courses. In result, they end up guzzling several medicine for diabetes to help them maintain their sugar level.

Given the fact that desserts are restricted to diabetic people, this does not mean that they should skip and forget sugars entirely. People with diabetes should just regulate their sugar intake. Thus, there are a few sugar substitutes, or artificial sweeteners, that every diabetes person can take without the fear of getting a high sugar level again.

Acesulfame Potassium

Widely known as Acesulfame K, this sugar substitute that was accidentally discovered by Karl Clauss and Harald Jensen in 1967.Acesulfame K is a calorie-free artificial sweetener which is 300 times sweeter than any regular sugar. In fact, this sugar substitute is known to be one of the ingredients in making ice creams, candies, and canned goods. Additionally, Acesulfame K is also used in baking and other products that requires a long shelf life because of its heat stability. Though this sugar substitute may be sweeter than a regular sugar, it has been proven that Acesulfame K intakes has no effect on blood glucose levels, which is perfect for the sweet lovers that has diabetes.

Aspartame

This sugar substitute was discovered by James M. Schlatter in 1965. With the help of Torunn Atteraas Garin, the two worked together to develop aspartame as an artificial sweetener. Aspartame, on the other hand, is 200 times more sweet than table sugar. It was first used for dry goods and carbonated beverages, but certain reactions to this substance made this as one of the sugar substitutes that can cause a serious damage when taken on an excessive manner.

Neotame

Neotame is a sugar substitute that is 7, 000 to 13, 000 times sweeter than your table sugar. Although it has a high sweetness level, this substance does not accumulate to the body.This artificial sweetener came from Aspartame, however, it has a lower level and much stable than Aspartame. This substance is commonly used in cereals and candies.

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Saccharin

This artificial sweetener is 300 to 400 times sweeter than table sugar, but has a bitter aftertaste. Saccharin is the sugar substitute that is highly recommended to diabetic people.It was produced in 1879 by Constantin Fahlberg, which makes it as the oldest existing sugar substitute. Saccharin is used to sweeten products like drinks, candies, cookies, medicines, and toothpaste.

Stevia

Stevia is the only sugar substitute that is extracted from leaves of plant species, making it as a natural sweetener that is 150 times sweeter than sugar.It was first used by the Guarani people of South America. In Brazil and Paraguay, Stevia was commonly used as a medicine and a sweetener for local teas.

In present day, Stevia is used in soda products and food products.

Sucralose

Last but not the least, Sucralose is both a sugar substitute and an artificial sweetener. It is 300 to 1, 000 times sweeter than sugar itself. Like Acesulfame K, Sucralose is commonly used in baking due to its heat stability. Sucralose is usually the one that is used as sweeteners for coffee or tea, rather than your regular sugar.

 

These artificial sweeteners can also be utilized by everyone who wants to cut down, monitor, and maintain their sugar level, though these are much recommendable to diabetic people. Though this may be a sugar substitute, proper and controlled intake is still cautiously suggested to them since these still contains sugar.

Business Ideas for Introverts

Nowadays, having only one source of income is not enough to fulfill your financial goals and be financially independent. This is why many people are embracing the idea of entrepreneurship. Having your own business means working with your own people at your own time. But, what if you prefer working alone than in a team? Worry not! There are various business ideas that you can consider to start gaining regular customer acquisition services, which are perfect for introverts.

Start your entrepreneurship journey and determine which of the following business ideas suits you best.

Blogging

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Are you efficient in writing and editing? Why not start your own blog site? Starting your own blog nowadays is easy because of the availability of the Internet. Many of the successful entrepreneurs today found their success in blogging.

Apart from writing and editing skills, you also need marketing skills, which will help you identify what type of content you need to produce to engage your audience into your website and can meet your client’s goal. Start your blog by choosing platform, which mostly free, create a short bio about you, and start writing.

You need:

  • Computer
  • Stable Internet connection
  • Impeccable writing and editing skills
  • Efficient marketing skills
  • Reliable platform

Graphic Designer

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Graphic designing is one of the easiest digital businesses. Designers can make a living by creating their own website with their portfolio in it, which can attract potential clients.

When communicating and dealing with clients, designers can use either email or Skype.

Responsibilities of a graphic designer include creating logos, websites, layout, and producing marketing materials.

You need:

  • Computer
  • Design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • An eye for art
  • Deep knowledge in design principles

Landscape Photographer

Landscape photographer

Do you have an eye for capturing beautiful imagery in different locations? Landscape photography might be the best option for you. Landscape photography is one of the kinds of photography that deals in capturing the beauty of certain scenery. There are many ways how a landscape photographer can generate his or her income: by shooting for different publications or websites and selling your photographs to various stock photos websites. Start your photography career by coming up with your name and purchasing equipment, such as DSLR. Moreover, you can build your portfolio and market your services through different social media platforms, such as Facebook and Pinterest.

You need:

  • High-quality DSLR
  • Different lens
  • An eye for art

 Start an E-commerce Store

E-commerce

The easy access to the Internet gave birth to the different e-commerce stores or online shops. Online shopping is popular because of accessibility and convenience it brings to its consumers. All you need to do is to choose a reliable platform, upload photos of products in the website, and pick a trusted payment system.

You need:

  • Products
  • Reliable platform
  • Trusted payment system

Starting your own business is never an easy task. You need to know the basic elements of entrepreneurship to adapt in the fast paced world of business. However, with a proper research and preparation, you will surely achieve your success in your chosen field, whether you are an introvert or not.

The Emergency Survival Food Kit

Did you know that the first 72 hours of any type of disaster is crucial? Natural disasters, such as earthquake and typhoon may strike unexpectedly anytime, leaving you devastated and unguarded. Surviving any kind of disaster is absolutely difficult, especially if you are not equipped with the proper knowledge on how to recover from a disaster and things that you should prepare.

Luckily enough, there are various useful guides and survival tips on how to cope up and survive after a disaster. One of the important things that you should prepare for is building your own emergency survival food kit. Do you have any idea what’s inside this kit? Read on and let us know what are the essential things that make up an effective emergency survival food kit.

Water

Did you know that people can survive for five days without food as long as he or she has water to consume? Keep clean water in a sterile and airtight water container. The water that you will be keeping is good for drinking, washing, and even cooking. The ideal amount of water must be one gallon per person per day.  On the other hand, three liters of water should be kept for washing per person per day.

Food

Enough supply of food can make you go for at least three days after the disaster happened. You can pack high-energy food, such as crackers, jelly, and peanut butter.

Instant cereal, biscuits, cup noodles, and canned fish or meat are also ideal food to include in your survival food kit. Include special foods in your food kit in case you have infants or elderly persons at home to complement their specific diet. Remember to only store non-perishable food. You might also want to include disposable plates and utensils.

Food and water are the most essential things that should be in your emergency kit. Apart from these essentials, emergency tools, hygiene kit, and first-aid kit should also be kept to keep you equipped during calamities. Here is a simple breakdown of the other things that you should prepare.

  • First-aid Kit – Having a first-aid kit at home is a must for everyone. This should also be handy at all times. Your first-aid kit should include adhesive strips, bandages, swabs antiseptic, safety pins, resealable plastic bags, gloves, and a first aid reference guide.
  • Emergency Tools – Emergency tools can help you go a long way after experiencing a disaster. This kit should include emergency numbers of police station, fire station, and hospital, multi-purpose knife, candles and matches, flashlight with batteries, sleeping bag, and whistle.
  • Hygiene Kit – Your hygiene kit should have extra clothing, which includes shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, and undergarments, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, alcohol, and wet wipes.

It is important to build an emergency survival food kit before any disaster strikes. Make sure to check your survival food kit every six months to ensure that all of its contents are still good and not expired. The water should be replaced to retain its freshness and effectiveness. After all, the contents of your emergency kit should make you survive for the first seventy-two hours after you evacuate from a disaster.

Survival Guide to Working Night Shifts

You don’t need metadata management services to tell you the obvious, most people find it hard to work on night shifts. People tend to fall ill or not as motivated as their counterparts who work regular hours. Some companies try to offset these hardships through monetary benefits but it is hard to motivate yourself with just money. This is because you are changing all your habits and overall lifestyle for this job. If you’re not careful you could do more harm to your body that no amount of money is worth.

Keep a Healthy Lifestyle

Whether you work night or day shifts it is important to keep a healthy diet and workout routine. It is important to put the right type of fuel and keeping the whole system in check. When your body is running right you’ll be able to handle any kind of work load, you just have to adjust your daily schedule to include workouts and keep away from tempting junk food.

Spend the Day in the Dark

Working night shifts means that you’ll probably need to adjust your body clock and sleep during the day time. This is difficult because your body has a natural reaction to sunlight, exposure to the sun will wake your body up no matter how sleepy you are. Set the tone at home and shut all the curtains and turn off all the lights making your home as dark as possible. Try using an eye mask just to help the cause, this should help you fall asleep.

Bring Something that Can Keep You Occupied

Working night shifts may have a few hours of dead time, more often than day shifts for sure. It is important to keep yourself awake at these hours by engaging in something interesting but not too distracting. You’d be surprised with the amount of reading you could do when you’re working night shifts.

Drink Coffee at the Right Times

When you’re working night shifts it’s normal to get drowsy and sleepy at times. That’s why it can get very tempting to keep drinking coffee every time you snooze off. This is wrong because caffeine later in your shift will affect your sleeping habits. The later you have your caffeine the harder it will be for you to sleep when you get home so plan your coffee intake properly.

Make Friends in Your Workplace

Night shifts are hard enough to stay awake for, don’t make it harder for yourself by not getting to know the people working the same shift as you. You are all probably facing the same difficulties and can work together to get yourselves through the night. Find ways to keep each other awake and you never know what you can learn from each other. Remember teamwork makes the dream work.

Working at night may seem like a challenge and that’s just because of the lifestyle adjustments you have to make. Once you do tweak a few things in your daily habits you’ll find working nights not just bearable but enjoyable as well.